Agency: Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Location: Carbondale/Craig/Montrose/Trinidad, CO

Job category: Temporary/seasonal positions

Salary: $13.51-15.59/hour based on experience

Start date: May 13, 2019

Last day to Apply:  04/26/2019 or until filled

Website: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcpw.state.co.us%2Flearn%2FPages%2FResearchMammals.aspx&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Cf8f019a885904bd8ecba08d6c7ccb82e%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636916079430795812&sdata=VSBOQndkzbbHIwfCZieCLuzwLk4Yf5woYX32H8nvPm4%3D&reserved=0

Description: We are still seeking a few more field technicians from May 13 – June 30 2019 to work on a research project evaluating elk calf survival and cause-specific mortality. The team of technicians will be responsible for locating, catching, and collaring elk calves, using radio telemetry to locate vaginal implant transmitters and collared elk, monitoring calf survival, and assessing cause-specific mortality by field necropsy. Work hours will be long and variable and will include weekends. Hiking long distances in mountainous terrain will be required. Work vehicles and field gear will be provided.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, positive attitude, and be able to work in groups and be courteous to landowners and Colorado Parks and Wildlife personnel. Positions demand persistence, independence, self-reliance, and the ability/willingness to camp at remote field sites in close living quarters. Applicants must be able to conduct meticulous data collection, be in good physical condition (positions require extensive hiking in difficult terrain at high elevation on a daily basis), willing to travel extensively by truck across Colorado, and be able to live/work in remote settings. Proficiency in navigating to remote locations with a GPS is required. Free housing is available, and will consist of cabins, camp trailers, and canvas wall tents on public land. Applicants must be comfortable living in rustic and remote locations without running water, cellular service, or internet coverage. Personal sleeping gear is required. Applicants need a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate 4WD vehicles and navigate mountainous terrain. Partial or completed B.S. degree in a wildlife-related field, telemetry, ATV, and work experience in remote settings is preferred. No pets allowed. To apply, please send the following materials as a single PDF (via email) to Nathaniel Rayl (nathaniel.rayl@state.co.us): 1) cover letter highlighting relevant experience, and 2) resume including contact information for 3 references. Send the PDF as an attachment with the PDF and the email titled as “LastName_FirstName_neonates_2019”. Closing date and time: April 26, 2019 at 5 p.m. MDT or until positions are filled.

Contact person: Nathaniel Rayl

Contact e-mail: nathaniel.rayl@state.co.us

The Invasive Species Lab at the Brackenridge Field Laboratory, University of Texas at Austin is recruiting a research technician.  The technician will carry out studies, in co-ordination with the PI, examining the biology and ecology of tawny crazy ants and the natural enemies of this ant, including microsporidian pathogens and phorid fly parasitoids.

The position is a mixture of field and laboratory-based investigation. It requires overnight travel to field sites in remote regions of Texas and work outside in all seasons. Camping out is necessary at some field sites.

The successful applicant will support applied and basic, organismal-level ecological research into questions relevant to biological control, population, behavioral, community, and chemical ecology.

The initial assignment is for one year from start-date. This assignment will renew contingent upon job performance.

Responsibilities

Perform field assays of tawny crazy ant, and native ant abundances and experiments on species interactions and ecology.

Conduct laboratory experiments investigating the biology of a microsporidian pathogen and a phorid fly parasitoid of this ant.

Conduct experiments into the behavioral and chemical ecology of ant species interactions.

Stain and count microsporidian spore loads in infected ants using compound microscope. Sort, identify and record ants and other arthropods from pitfall traps. Identify ants and phorid flies to species level and other arthropods to order level.

Record all data in field datasheets, and enter data into spreadsheets. Use GPS to set out transects and record features. Store and label specimens in alcohol vials or in pinned collections. Curate materials and maintain records.  Pilot test new methods and participate in experimental design.  Collect ant colonies.  Clean and organize laboratory space.

Driving a UT vehicle is an essential function. Maintain vehicles in clean, roadworthy condition. Maintain the workspace in a orderly state. Organize work flow, and maintain activity schedule on multiple projects simultaneously.

To apply please follow the link below:

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The Oregon Chapter of The Nature Conservancy deserts team is hiring for 3 Precision Restoration Technicians for their upcoming field season. Specifically, the Precision Restoration Technicians will primarily support The Nature Conservancy’s Sagebrush Sea Innovative Restoration project by producing and field-testing enhanced seed materials, which are designed to increase the success of native perennial vegetation restoration in wildlands prone to invasion by exotic weeds. Other projects may include, but are not limited to, traveling to ID, NV, UT, and WY to install and monitor field experiments, conducting seeding on Conservancy preserves, performing controlled germination experiments, and assisting with projects in collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies.  The full position announcement can be found on The Nature Conservancy’s careers page by following the hotlink provided above or the links below.

These are full time (40 hour) seasonal positions based in Burns, OR that start on 7/1/2019 and end 12/13/2019.

The deadline to apply is May 6 @ 8:59 PM PT.

Short link: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2FWIM1y&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Cf8f019a885904bd8ecba08d6c7ccb82e%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636916079430815800&sdata=yCGF2EA8t%2Bk9HQI%2FDZYjVT2qBk0j66O75LIFgH0t0GY%3D&reserved=0

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Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Thanks!

Owen Baughman

Precision Restoration Scientist

owen.baughman@tnc.org

+1 775 293 0994 (cell)

+1 541 573 4084 (office)

We seek highly motivated students for 3 Ph.D. positions at the University of Idaho in the recently funded NSF-EPSCoR GEM3 program: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.idahogem3.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Cf8f019a885904bd8ecba08d6c7ccb82e%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636916079430815800&sdata=%2F8S42FwbjhlvNbuDTiIu8Ro8LL2OdwPP0rBq7%2BUl9rA%3D&reserved=0

The program seeks to understand how genetic diversity and phenotypic plasticity affect species response to environmental change, shaping both population response and adaptive capacity. The program is focused primarily on two taxa: redband trout, a subspecies of rainbow trout, and sagebrush. These taxa are integral to aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems across the American West and are central to land-use management decisions that drive the economy of the region. Two of the PhD positions will focus on these taxa, and the third will focus on landscape genomics and adaptive interactions of terrestrial wildlife species reliant on sagebrush systems such as southern Idaho ground squirrels and pygmy rabbits.

These Ph.D. students will join an interdisciplinary cohort of postdoctoral researchers and students working at scales from genomic characterization of physiological traits in trout and sagebrush, to mapping and modeling of complex ecological, evolutionary, and social-economic systems. Students will have the opportunity to gain skills such as molecular population genomics, landscape genetics analysis, and agent-based and systems modeling.

The possible start dates for these positions are August 2019 or January 2020. Students will be co-advised by Lisette Waits (Fish & Wildlife Sciences) and Paul Hohenlohe (Biological Sciences). Students in the GEM3 program may choose from several degree programs at UI, including Natural Resources, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Environmental Science or Biology.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, GRE scores, and contact information for three references to Paul Hohenlohe at hohenlohe@uidaho.edu. In your letter of interest please indicate your which of the 3 positions you would like to be considered for as well as your top choice. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Several undergraduate internship opportunities are still available for the

Fall 2019 semester in conjunction with *Semester by the Bay*  in Homer,

Alaska at University of Alaska Anchorage-Kenai Peninsula College-Kachemak

Bay Campus!

*Semester by the Bay* offers undergraduate courses in marine biology

(marine mammals, seabirds, fishes, tide pool invertebrates, etc,) with

unique hands-on, experiential learning opportunities in the lab and field,

such as behavioral ecology of beluga whales, sea otters, and harbor seals,

acoustics of harbor porpoises, marine mammal skeletal articulation/museum

preparation, marine debris assessment, seining and identification of

estuarine fishes, behavior of seabirds at island rookeries, among others.

In addition, most students participate in community-based internships

and/or volunteer opportunities with governmental or non-governmental

researchers while studying with us. Remaining internship opportunities

include:

   – Center for Alaska Coastal Studies (Environmental Educator Intern)

   – Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (Visitor Outreach and

   Environmental Education Intern)

   – Winged Whale Research (Cetacean Identification Data Entry/Catalog

   Interns)

   – Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, University of Alaska

   Anchorage Natural Heritage Program/NOAA(Oceanography Intern)

*This opportunity is reserved for undergraduates.*  Interested juniors and

seniors should submit an application of interest.  Please see

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and/or contact Kim

Frost at kafrost2@alaska.edu  for more information.

are seeking a highly motivated volunteer to participate in research activities related to wildlife monitoring and vegetation sampling on the Big Island of Hawai’i. Our project investigates non-native ungulate population dynamics and impacts on native vegetation. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, independent individuals who are interested in outdoor field work and a future career in the ecological sciences. This volunteer position is through the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The work will be very strenuous, and will involve hiking 15+ miles a day carrying 30+ lbs. Terrain will be rough, with frequent navigation through very thick brush. Candidates must be in good physical condition and be able to maintain a positive attitude and work ethic in stressful situations. Work may involve 5-day camping hitches out in the field, with lodging provided in nearby Kapa’au. The volunteer will be working primarily with a graduate student who will train and supervise the volunteer during each hitch. The position will begin on June 10th and end on July 31th, but start and end dates are flexible.

Required Qualifications:

•    Have completed at least one year of undergraduate study

•    Highly motivated and enthusiastic in the field

•    Must possess a valid US driver’s license

•    Good physical condition

•    Experience hiking

•    Detail-oriented

•    Good problem-solving skills

•    Positive attitude in challenging and stressful situations

Desired Qualifications:

•    Experience with plant identification

•    Experience using wildlife camera traps

•    Basic hiking and camping gear

•    Experience driving off-road

This position is officially listed as a volunteer position – food and lodging with be provided.  However, transportation to and from Hawai’i will not be included.

To apply: Please send a current resume or CV, along with a cover letter describing your experiences and reasons for applying, along with contact information for two references, to mspeyton@wisc.edu. Please send this information no later than 5:00pm Central Time on May 20th. Feel free to direct any questions to Michael Peyton at the above email address.

The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands at Colorado State

University  (CEMML – CSU) is seeking

qualified candidates to collect data for Recreational Boater Surveys.

Please see job details below and feel free to share:

Selected data collectors will be required to complete two days of training

and three full days of data collection (including two Sundays and one

Federal holiday). It is estimated that data collectors will be required to

work approximately 48 hours over the course of the project. However, data

collection is contingent on lake and weather conditions which means

scheduled sampling days may be canceled or postponed. Multiple potential

sampling dates are scheduled to accommodate this uncertainty.

C*andidates must be available for all potential sampling days and

preferably within the general area of Lewisville Lake and Joe Pool Lake,

Texas*, since the position does NOT cover travel, transportation or lodging.

*Requirements:*

   – Training: Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. Candidates must be

   available to attend training (location TBD).

   – Potential Sampling Days: Monday, May 27, Sunday, June 9, Sunday, June

   16, Sunday, June 23, Sunday, June 30, Thursday, July 4, Sunday, July 7, and

   Sunday, July 14. Candidates must be available for all potential sampling

   days; however, data collection will only take place on three occasions.

   – Transportation: Candidates must be able to ensure their own

   transportation to training and sampling locations. Applicants may indicate

   if assignment to either Lewisville Lake or Joe Pool Lake is preferred.

   – Ability: Candidates must be physically able to be continually active

   while moving between and around assigned locations quickly for up to

   10-hours while working outdoors in summer conditions.

   – Experience: Candidates should have experience conducting field

   research, implementing surveys, and/or have completed coursework in

   statistics, data collection, and/or quantitative research.

   – Desired Skills: Attention to detail, strong communication skills,

   ability to follow instructions, positive-attitude, punctuality,

   adaptability, critical thinking, and ability to collect precise and

   accurate data.

*Compensation:*

Compensation is a fixed stipend of $850. Data collectors will be

compensated in full following the completion of all required data

collection. An additional sum will be awarded to data collectors who are

able to provide transportation for themselves and team members between

sampling locations.

*About the Project:*

Outdoor recreation is one of the most common ways people experience the

natural world. Understanding current recreational use and visitor

experiences is critical for effective resource management and to provide

for safe and positive recreational experiences into the future. Researchers

from Colorado State University (CSU) will be conducting a Recreational

Boater Survey at Lewisville Lake and Joe Pool Lake during the summer of

2019. This project is a collaboration between CSU, the U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers, and partners affiliated with Lewisville and Joe Pool Lakes.

*How to Apply:*

*Please e-mail your resume and a statement of qualifications* addressing

each requirement and describing why you are interested in this opportunity t*o

cemml_sustainable_recreation@mail.colostate.edu

before May 10, 2019.*

Please indicate if you are capable and willing to provide transportation

for you and your team between sampling locations with your personal vehicle

(additional compensation is available for selected drivers).

research technician position is available in the Ezenwa lab in the Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia. Research in the lab focuses primarily on the ecology of infectious diseases, and combines work in the lab and field. This position requires a B.A. or B.S. in biology, ecology, microbiology, or a related field, and previous laboratory experience in at least one of the following areas is preferred: parasitology, molecular ecology, immunology, or microbiology. The ideal candidate should have excellent organizational and communication skills, and be willing to travel internationally for field work. Duties will include assisting with project-related laboratory and field work; collecting and analyzing data; entering and organizing data; overseeing day-to-day lab operations; training lab members; and general lab management and clerical tasks. Salary will be commensurate with previous experience. Recent graduates who want to gain additional experience before applying to graduate school are particularly encouraged to apply.

Inquiries about the position can be sent to Vanessa Ezenwa (vezenwa@uga.edu). To apply, applicants should submit the following materials to https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ugajobsearch.com%2Fpostings%2F60970&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C98345a350fd345f944d108d6c895cda1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636916943074126367&sdata=Fxxf7DJM%2FyttP48GGuWTSR%2FKw1MUVI5VdoWrNeKWQec%3D&reserved=0: 1) Cover letter stating why you are interested in the position and 2) CV including the contact information for three references. Applications will be accepted starting immediately until the position is filled. The start date for the position is as early as June 2019.

NY/NJ Trail Conference Conservation Corps

Position Opening: Invasives Strike Force Crew Member

Spend your summer outdoors protecting natural resources, gaining valuable

experience in the field, and making a difference in ecosystem-level

conservation!  If you are looking to prevent ecological damage before it

happens, join the Invasives Strike Force.  Employing the most effective

techniques to stop invasive plants, Invasives Strike Force crew members

spend nearly every work day outside in the beautiful Lower Hudson Valley of

New York State and northern New Jersey, working to contain and eliminate

invasive plants from the extensive parks and wild areas just outside of New

York City. If you want to work with a team of peers, network with regional

leaders in conservation, protect the environment, build a solid base in

field botany and invasive plant control, and maximize your environmental

impact, a position with the Invasives Strike Force might be a good fit for

you.

Program Overview:

The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference is a non-profit organization

focused on the stewardship of more than 2,150 miles of hiking trails

throughout southern New York and northern New Jersey. The New York-New

Jersey Trail Conference Conservation Corps (TCCC) program encompasses our

seasonal crews focused on trail construction or invasive species control.

Our Invasives Strike Force (ISF) crews are TCCC crews which survey areas

for emerging invasive species and respond quickly to priority species with

aggressive control tools. ISF Crew members work with a wide range of park

partners at multiple sites throughout southern NY and northern NJ and will

be supported by an existing base of volunteers, the Terrestrial Invasive

Species Project Manager and the Director of Land Stewardship.  For more

information about our Corps, check out https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.nynjtc.org%2Fcorps&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C98345a350fd345f944d108d6c895cda1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636916943074126367&sdata=amVf4OzTOhO9hsXYBqmG5ONpZ5WqOuXPNBaPMpSIZPI%3D&reserved=0

We are seeking an individual who shares our passion for conservation and

the outdoors to join our crew in controlling non-native invasive plant

species entering our region.  The 4-person crew will perform both manual

removal and chemical treatment of invasive plants. All crew members will

become NY Pesticide Apprentices and NJ Pesticide Operators and may then be

eligible to take exams for licensing.  Crew members may also assist with

training workshops to teach volunteers.

Plant identification and eradication training will be provided (some

experience is preferred).   This is primarily an outdoor position and will

include periods of camping for multiple days at work sites. Crew members

will manage data and write reports and create maps on activities

weekly.  Weekend work is required – work week is Thursday to Monday with

Tuesday and Wednesdays off.

Service Location: Lower Hudson Valley Region of New York and Northern New

Jersey

Term of Service: 900 hour term of service, May through October, weekend

work required

Start Date: May 2 or May 28.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Learn proper techniques for pesticide application in New York and New

Jersey and follow all applicable rules and regulations regarding the use of

pesticides

* Keep accurate, timely and detailed records of activities

* Prepare reports on work completed and log data collected

* Work professionally at all times with crew members, community volunteers,

and park partners.

* Lead and co-lead invasive removal volunteer work days

* Conduct independent invasive removals and treatments along hiking trails,

including mechanical removal and/or application of herbicides

* Conduct surveys of natural areas for targeted invasive plants, includes

use of hand-held GPS

* Create maps in ArcMap utilizing data gathered in the field with GPS units

* Assist with training volunteers on invasive plant identification and

removal techniques

* Informally educate the public about invasive plants and recruit volunteers

* Properly use and care for tools and equipment and follow all safety

precautions

Skills and Attributes Required:

* Must be able to conduct physically strenuous field work in rugged terrain

* Must be able to hike up to 4 miles carrying up to 30 lbs of equipment

over uneven and/or steep terrain

* Must have demonstrated teamwork skills and/or experience leading

volunteers

* Must be organized, responsible and detail-oriented

* Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

* Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license

* Must have access to a reliable vehicle for transportation to field sites

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

* NY licensed pesticide applicator or technician, or be a licensed

applicator in a state which has reciprocal licensing with NY (NJ, PA, OH,

VT, RI, CT and IN).

* Ability to identify native and invasive vegetation of New York and New

Jersey

* Experience using a hand-held GPS

* Knowledge of ArcMap/ArcGIS

* Demonstrated outreach skills and teaching experience

* Backpacking experience, camping experience and/or outdoor field work

experience

* Experience using power equipment such as weedwhacker/brush cutters

Benefits for Members

* Free rustic, lakeside housing at a local park

* Bi-weekly pre-tax living allowance $12,071 total

* Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,047.50 available upon successful

completion of the program

* Opportunity for qualified student loan deferment

* Training in Wilderness First Aid/CPR/AED and Leave No Trace Principles

* Training as a NY pesticide apprentice and NJ pesticide operator, or

continuing education for licensed pesticide applicators or technicians

* Opportunity to work in a variety of different parks and preserves

throughout the region and network with many local park managers and

environmental professionals.

* Opportunity to serve local communities and the public by making a

difference in the environment and improving habitats in a tangible way

* Being recognized as a member of an accomplished AmeriCorps Program

Enrollment Requirements:

An individual must be at least 18 years of age; have a high school diploma

or GED; be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien; pass a three-part

national service criminal history check of the national sex-offender

registry, state repository check, and FBI fingerprint check; and complete

all pre-service orientation and training requirements.  Documentation of

age, education and citizenship are due by the first day of orientation.

Criminal history checks will be initiated before the start of service; an

individual will be ineligible if s/he is required to register on the

National Sex Offender Registry, has been convicted of murder, or fails to

disclose any previous conviction. Other convictions or pending charges will

be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with program policy.

To Apply:

Go to https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nynjtc.org%2Fjob-openings&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C98345a350fd345f944d108d6c895cda1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636916943074136381&sdata=bmaZX08FJy0rYbqXK7LbIDe2X%2BHx2QuqNnO%2FFreHBQo%3D&reserved=0

Applications accepted until the position is filled.

Linda Rohleder, PhD

Director of Land Stewardship, New York-New Jersey Trail Conference

Coordinator, Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species

Management

600 Ramapo Valley Road | Mahwah, NJ 07430

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